Wind industry fears GOP will block tax credit extensions

Wind tax credits are vulnerable, and initial optimism for their extension is fading.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2014

How solar owners can be 'good citizens of the grid'

Smart technologies and smart attitudes can make the grid more reliable, even with lots of solar.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 19, 2014

Midwest utilities: Coal stockpiles have reached 'dire' levels

The group wants regulators to issue fines if coal deliveries do not speed up.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 19, 2014

NRG Home Solar set for a big push into California markets

Two new offices, 100 new employees, and two buyouts tee up NRG’s charge into the Golden State.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2014

NRC Chair: Agency will require significant refocusing in coming years

The predicted nuclear boom never materialized and federal regulators are not ready for coming plant retirements.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2014

D.C. Circuit merges challenges to EPA rules, streamlines proceedings

The court combined two Murray Energy suits and required them to be heard simultaneously with another challenge brought by West Virginia.

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 18, 2014

Digging into the legal battles on FERC Order 745

Wrangling over demand response's place continues as FERC mulls an appeal to the Supreme Court.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2014

ERCOT: Emissions rules could raise Texas power prices 20%

Limits on CO2 emissions could take 8,700 MW of coal generation capacity offline in Texas.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2014

US-China accord includes deal for novel carbon capture plant

The plant would create fresh water and be capable of storing 1 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 18, 2014

Is South Carolina solar about to explode?

A comprehensive solar law due by March 2015 could make the state ready for a solar boom.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 18, 2014

Study: Solar PV plus storage will grow tenfold by 2018

Growth will be slow in North America with continued grid reliance, IHS International says.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

Feds approve first offshore wind transmission line

National Grid will build and pay for the $75 million Block Island connection.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

SunPower announces plans to triple manufacturing capacity

Solar will go from today’s $120 billion market to $5 trillion by 2035, says SunPower's CEO

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 17, 2014

EIA: Coal demand rises on power use, gas prices

Coal consumption is likely to rise 1.2% this year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

Koch-backed group attacks wind subsidies

Americans for Prosperity is buying ad time in 15 states to oppose renewing the Wind Production Tax Credit.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

PJM CEO: The grid is ready for this winter, preparing for 2016

Pending plant closures could make the 2015-2016 winter a challenge.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 16, 2014

Wisc. regulators approve 75% increase in We Energies fixed charges

Renewable energy advocates paint the decision as an attack on rooftop solar. 

By Gavin Bade • Nov. 14, 2014

AEP, Southern Co: U.S.-China climate accord could cause blackouts

AEP and Southern Company CEOs say the emissions cuts threaten electricity delivery

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

DOE energy loan program turns profitable, goes $30 million in the black

Earnings on U.S. innovation expected to continue, could top $6 billion.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 14, 2014

NERC: Declining reserve margins tax grid reliability

Uncertain of environmental rules and changes in the resource mix are also challenging the industry.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 14, 2014

Big storage procurements leave more questions than answers

If storage is such a good idea, why is SoCal Edison buying so much natural gas?

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

How America ranks first in wind energy—even with less capacity than China

U.S. wind’s smaller fleet generates over 20% more electricity than Chinese wind.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 13, 2014

14 states and DC show support for EPA emissions proposal

14 states and the District of Columbia have filed a brief supporting the EPA plan.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

Duke Energy considers shale gas investments

Gas price volatility has Duke looking for ways to save.

By Robert Walton • Nov. 13, 2014

U.S.-China climate deal shows growing confidence in renewables

China will get 20% renewables and nukes by 2020 and stop emissions growth by 2030.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 12, 2014